1.060 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestInfighting and external forces threaten to split the gang, throwing their final mission into jeopardy. Fallon colludes with the Black Power Desk, now being led by Cullen. Dhari and Marcus fight for the position of alpha male. Jas, determined, gathers materials for their ultimate action. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Jas, Marcus receives news that threatens to destroy their relationship - and their final mission. Limited series finale.
Set against the backdrop of one of the most explosive times in U.K. history, discover the story of a politically active couple whose relationship and values are tested when they liberate a political prisoner and form a radical underground cell in 1970s London.
Acting
Freida Pinto and Babou Ceesay's chemistry crackles with tension and tenderness.
Direction
Ridley's unflinching eye refuses to make revolution look sexy or simple.
Production
Gritty London recreated so well you can almost smell the stale cigarettes.
Creator
John Ridley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Black Panthers' UK chapter was real but smaller than portrayed — Ridley condensed timelines for dramatic impact.
Idris Elba fought to get this made, wanting complex Black British stories beyond gang narratives.
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